Summary
On May 21, 1996, a Cessna 188 (N2062J) was involved in an incident near Roseau, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind was a factor.
On May 21, 1996, at 1130 central daylight time, a Cessna 188, N2062J, operated by Slater Spraying Service, Inc., sustained substantial damage during takeoff roll. The 14 CFR 137 flight lost control while departing a two lane county road, and nosed over in the ditch west of the road. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.
The pilot reported the winds were northwesterly at 8 to 10 knots, gusting from 15 to 20 knots. He reported that he departed the county road to the north. He reported that a gust of wind caused the airplane to weathervane. He ran out of right rudder and was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane flew over the ditch which paralleled the road and landed in a field.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI96LA168. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2062J.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 21, 1996, at 1130 central daylight time, a Cessna 188, N2062J, operated by Slater Spraying Service, Inc., sustained substantial damage during takeoff roll. The 14 CFR 137 flight lost control while departing a two lane county road, and nosed over in the ditch west of the road. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.
The pilot reported the winds were northwesterly at 8 to 10 knots, gusting from 15 to 20 knots. He reported that he departed the county road to the north. He reported that a gust of wind caused the airplane to weathervane. He ran out of right rudder and was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane flew over the ditch which paralleled the road and landed in a field. The right wheel pulled the airplane back toward the ditch. The pilot reported that when the main wheels hit the water in the ditch, the airplane nosed over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI96LA168